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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-02-26


Highly spoken Oc--The Moss fam
lily, to be here March |, receive en-
comiums everywhere. One of the
latest and best is from the Hagers-
town Globe;'
There are so many Indifferent troupes
travelling that the Globe rarely gives snch as
have visited Uagerstown more than mere
passing notice. The fine entertainment given
by the celebrated Moss Family, seven in
number, at the Academy yesterday evening,
is deserving OF all praise that can be spoken
III its favor The musical selections were
exceedingly good and their rendition so
faultess that the audience could not refrain
from repeated applause. The solos, duets,
quartets and character sketches were fully
appreciated. Besides being pleasing vocal
lists, they perform on the various musical
instruments with an ease and grace which
proves them to be born artists. The solos
and duets by little Bertha, between six and
seven years of age, and May, not many
years older, were rendered with such pleasing
effect as to win for these little ones many
admirers, who are proiuse in their expressions
of praise. The baritone solo by Flora and
the violin solo by Ferd were very fine and
the German character sketches by II. Moss,
broght down the house. They will appear
appear again to night and deserve large
audience
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PRESIDENT CLEVELAND SAYS
though the people support the gov
ernment the government should not
support the people" That is the
correct view, but how extensively
and awfully it is expected to work
the other way.
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Reii0ious.-On Monday, 2lst inst,
an anniversary requiem mass was eel
ebrated in St. Michael's church for
the repose of the soul of the late
Right Rev. Thomas Foley, Bishop of
Chicago.
The fourth quarterly meeting, NJ. E.
Church, South, will be held here to-
morrow Sunday, 9th inst.) Rev. S.
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FROM the beginning the JOURNAL
has beeen aware that in permitting a
politico-personal bias to tinge its ex-
pressions the indignation meeting
erred.
This has not been before alluded to
because the damage done has not been
so manifest. Many people abroad,
however, have been driven from SYM
pathy with us because they see some
wool in the wood-pile.
Hence, an arrogant smile wreathes
countenances but lately subdued and
pensive, and libel suits of indefinite
extent are whispered as among the
portentous possibilities.
But, gentlemen, if the enginery of
the Indignation meeting was captured
by political faction, it is certain, on
behalf of the other crowd, that repri
sails must be made by some similar
wholesale method. The brave utter
ances Of the meeting cannot be mega
tived by any popular demonstration,
hence it goes confidentially through
the community that We must encoun-
ter the law of libel in court.
The people, however, who attended
the meeting, not to prescribe polite
iaus, but to denounce a great wrong,
committed under the form of law,
should not be dismayed by the bra
vado of legal demonstrations. Retrace
not a step from the true position.
With no part nor lot in factional
scramble for an office, they should be
neither intimidated nor cajoled out of
action taken iowa: an outrage they
intended only to condemn.
If the threatened prosecutions ma
ture, then mass forces and import the
strongest available counsel-men
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Death.--Ransom Tibbetts, an old
citizen of Westernport, died Friday
evening of last week, aged Go years.
His son, Orestes Tibbetts, is mining
boss at Hampshire mine.
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TIE Flag Presentation. Col. P. w.
Avirett and Captains D. w. Sloan, E.
G. Gaskill and C. H. Brace, visited
this place Monday evening to partic-
ipate in the presentation of a flag by
Col. A. to our Company D.
The party was escorted to the Grand
Central Hotel by detachment of Com
pany d under Lieut.. r. X. Mason.
and at 7:3O the company, commanded
by Capt. J.P. Smith, attended the visit
ors to Ravenscraft's Opera House. Af-
ter few we'll executed evolutions by
the company, Col. Avirett, flag in
hand, advanced and delivered the fol-
lowing address
Citizens and FelOw-So SoldierS-I am present
tonight in the performance of very pleasant
duty, brought about by the fact that you
have earned recognition by the proficiency
you have attained i'll drill and department.
and the increased interest you have shown in
buildingup your ranks, and in your obedience
to the commands of your officers.
This flag which hold in my hands repre-
sents Il principle broad as the country, and
prOlCCtS WIN llS elNelOplnS tOluS the
humbeSt citizen Of our land.
1t is the rallying point for the oppressed of
all climes, and underneath its field of azure,
bedecked with the stars that represent the
autonomy of the conjoined States, the citizens
of the whole country, with answering de-
yotion and loyalty, are gathered to support
and defend it and the principles which it rep
resents from all assaults of enemies from with
out or within.
Happily the enmities and preiudices of our
past conflict have been buried in oblivion.
and standing here holding in my hand the
folds of this beautiful fag-as a son of a Con-
federate soldier | render my homage and
record my loyalty to the principles which it
represents.
Fellow-citizens and soldiers, in committing
this flag to your care, have no fear but that
you will cherish and protect it, if need be,
with your hearts best blood, and | charge
you to be faithful to the trust confded to
you.
desire to see Company excel in all the
duties of the soldier, in drill, in implicit
obedience to orders, in manly department
and in target practice.
And now, Color-Sergeant, | commit to
your hands this emblem of our country.
The post of color-sergeant is an honorable
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Weather-A heavy snow storm
from the east this morning, At noon
still threatening.
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Persoaai-S. NJ. Jones, of Mum &
Jones, left Wednesday morning, on a
tour which will take in Pittsburg,
Washington, Pa, and other points in
the Keystone State. He will be gone
until Tuesday, March 18th, Howard
Dean representing him in the prosecu
ton Of the domestic" sewing ma
chine trade. Mr.. Jones goes for the
benefit of his health, which has not
been good for sometime. A few weeks
Of recreation, he thinks, will restore
him to his normal health, and then the
Domestic" trade will hum with a
hum the like of which has never been
seen or heard in Frostburg.
Thomas H. Frost, of Pittsburg, Pa.
is in town.
n. j. P. Scheermesser, editor of the
Cumberland Workman, paid the JOUR
NAL a fraternal call this week.
George A. Wingcrt, one of our pop.
ular druggists, is off on tour which
reaches away through the South.
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An Untimely Deah,-Miss Eliza
Clayton Davis, daughter of John
Davis, of Borden mine, whose illness had
been from time to time noted in these
columns, died Saturday evening, Feb.
10, 1887, aged 81 years, months and
6 days. She had been confined to her
bed nearly two months, death coming
eventually, as it does to all lingering
sufferers, as a relief to a spirit tired of
earth and its woes. The funeral took
place at the English Lutheran church
and interment in the Percy graveyard
Tuesday afternoon, both largely at
tended. A feeling sermon by the
pastor, Rev. w. A. Shipman, and the
floral tributes to the young lady's
memory made the occasion very touch
ing. Mountain Lodge, No. SO, A., F.
and A. NJ, scnt massive figure of
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Latest Ne'rs from the Front.-The
"pool" appears at last to be an accom-
plished fact. The Georges Creek and
Elk Garden regions are allowed 33t
per cent. ; Clearfeld 324 Beech Creek,
Pocahontas and Chesapeake & Ohio,
l03 each, and Erie 3.
This division allots to ours and Elk
Garden regions 1,GG2 800 tons of the
tidal trade.
Should the business pass the estimate
of 5,OO0,000 tons the excess will be dis
tributed at the same pro rate.
Outside of the bases above given
each field has large line trade.
The work Of sub allotment now falls
to the companies here, but no fears of
a disagreement On this point appear to
exist.
1t is already apparent that the COM
pletion OF the grand combine" has
wrought a change of heart among the
consumers.
The {. o. b. price will probably open
at - 80.
Present prices very unsettled.
No contracts heard of.
There has been much discussion in
this region of the companies delay in
announcing the amount of the advance
in wages to take effect March 1st, next,
and many conjectures as to the cause
have been expressed. But whatever
may be the reason for the delay we are
confident that the announcement when
made will be satisfactory to the men
that it will be, what all hope for, 10
cents per ton.
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4 Chapter Of Misfortunes.-A sad
story comes from Grantsville. One of
the most venerable citizens of that
place. nearly so years old, smitten with
cloves young DREAM several weeks
ago hired horse and buggy, attired
himself in the most killing costume
and proceeded to the picturesque town
of Ursina, Pa. Here, nestled mid the
everlasting mountains, reside numer-
ous damsels of form and feature most
attractive to the masculine eye. One
Of these, 81 maid Of 70 years, was the
object of onr Grantsville friends af-
fections. The horse placed in good
quarters, his name registered and sup.
per over, our friend lost no time, bat
III high feather proceeded with elastic
step to complete his mash. But hor-
ror of horrors! the gay gazelle of
Ursina rejected him Dazed by the
almost incredible air and tone of the
fair but tickle one, our Grantsville
friend slowly and sadly retire d, and in
due time started home. On the road
the l.orse, affrighted, ran away. Our
friend was thrown out, luckily without
serious hurt. The buggy, however,
was wrecked. Damages, long walk
costs, 500; amount of collateral ex-
penses, it is presumed, is locked for
ever in the old gentleman's breast.
Latr-Just as we go to press we
learn that our friend, nothing daunted,
enjoyed fine run of luck in another
direction. He married less fastidi-
Gus lady, drove a horse of good iudg-
ment, rode in buggy not built for
dudes, and the honeymoon has begun
after old style. The JOURNAL blesses
the happy pair with a shower of con-
gratulations and joins them in shout
ing defiance at Ursina
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many men of such soldierly bearing.
h'cr'f'eS-A committe consisting of
David Sloan, j. J. Bell, George III.
Fresh, K. NJ. Boyd and Samuel Essen
berg, OF Homecoming, appeared before
tho County Commissioners Mondal
ana asked al extra appropriation for
lhe streets OF Homecoming. The meet.
ing having been called for the purpose
OF opening insane asylum bids no
action was taken until Tuesday.
DR.. II. c. Wilson, dentist, has found
his business so satisfactory that he has
concluded to remain in Frostburg. He
Is fine operator in all lines of his
profession, and no mistake.
James Clark & Co., of Cumberland,
have received a letter from Il. r.
Ladew, of New York, requesting them
to ship some of their famous whisky
to him at New York for the purpose of
sending it on trip around the
world.
A lodge of Good Templars was or
ganized Wednesday evening by Dis
trict Deputy Duncan R. Sloan, of
Homecoming, at Mt. Savage, with quite
a large number of members.
The contract for building the insane
asylum was awarded by the County
Commissioners Monday to Mertens
Sons, of Cumberland, for $27 500. The
highest bid was $3l 200.
Twelve marksmen shot at 200. 300.
800 and 600 yards at Oakland Tuesday.
The win: was high and accurate
shooting impossible. E. A. Browning,
OF Company d, made A out of "a
possible 100, and j. w. Hunt 42. The
former won a silver and gold cross (;
the latter copy of the United States
Army Regulations.
The County Commissioners Tuesday
appointed Gershon Anthony, of this
place, supervisor Of the second division
of the Legislative road between Frost
burg and Ocean. The road is an i'm
portant one, and Mr.. A. will doubtless
"fll the bill" He was also appointed
supervisor of the Bowery Furnace
road.
Rev. W. A, Shipman sets all pros
pective defendants good example.
Read the interview with him, and then
the story of damon and Pythlas."
Mrs. Lucy A. Wilson has purchased
the stock of Mum q Jones, and will
occupy the latter's old stand in the
Betz building with full stock of cor
fectionery, stationery, notions, cigars,
etc. Miss Jennie Spitznos will have
full charge. 1t is understood also that.
Mum & Jones will remain in same
room with their "Domesticn sewing
machine.
We have a pointed and laughable
criticism Of the flag presentatation
from Barton, but it is quite too
awfully personal for publication. In
print, there are enough officers and
men, Salvation Army people, and
partisans of William Williams, whd
would get mad enough at the author
TO charge through Barton like dose
Of salts.
A number of interesting articles,
including two double bladed editorials,
crowded out.
On the 22d and 23d of March the
Ladies' Working Society, of the Pres.
byterian church, will provide supper
at the parsonage from to 10 p. M,
the object of which is to raise a fund
for the purchase of materials to work
into goods for church bazaar later.
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I00ut Mining 0I'd Transportation
The Cl9arfeld operators are very
anxious to have their miners waive
the benefit of the semi-monthly
pay law, in force in Pcnnsyl-
vania. 1t entails great expense on
them, so great that they would rather
do without it and pay the miners the
advance Of 10 cents. They have, they
say, found it exceedingly ouerous and
troublesome.
Water was turned on the Cumher-
land level of the canal last Saturday,
and it is believed the entire line will
be ready for navigation within the
coming week. Coal for shipment has
already arrived at the wharf.
There are 2,424 miners under en-
ployment i'll this region.
At our current rate Of output we will
have shipped by and including the last
day of this month in round numbers
435, 900 tons of coal-the largest pro-
duction for January and February in
the history of this coal field.
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and important one, for long as the flag can
be seen waving aloft, it is the rallying point
OF its defenders, and while it may be the
point FdPpm," and fraught with danger,
yet from that very fact to the brave and loyal
soldier, this only adds to the desire to secure
such position.
also charge you, fellow-solders, to wear
your uniforms proudly, and not he ashamed
of them. The State of Maryland has recog-
nized the desirability of an efficient and we'll
equipped militia, and the beautiful new
uniforms with which you are equipped evil
dences this fact in part.
The ceremonies of this occasion will be a
green spot in my memory and an additional
INK III the chain of regard which | feel for
every member of Company d, second Bat
talon, NJ. n. G.
Capt. Smith responded by alluding
to Col. Avirett's generosity in COM
piimentary terms. He believed the
donor meant all he said by way of
praise of the company. For his own
part he was proud of the gift because
1t came unexpectedly, and because the
company had color-bearer Charles
Wade) worthy to carry it.
Adiutant Sloan responded to an IN
vltatlon to speak in neat address,
although he contended that Col.
Avirett had left nothing for anybody
else to say. The officers and men of
Company d were praised, however,
for having gone on and prospered
against an unfriendly sentiment.
Handsomely uniformed, he, for one,
was proud the company was an honor
to itself and the town of Frostburg.
He predicted that erelong its members
would be as efficient in discipline and
craftsmanship as those of any other
organization in the NJ. N. G.
Supper followed at the Grand
Central, and about 10 p. m. the visitors
departed,
The appearance and movements of
the company were highly compliment
ed on all sides. Many were surprised
that Frostburg could turn out so
many men of such soldierly bearing.
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Il. Ferguson, presiding elder, will
preach morning and evening at the
usual hours.
The Social Uorid.- "A very interest
ing progressive euchre" party was
held at the residence of Hon. Thomas
G. McCulloh Monday evening. Miss
Helen Gordon, of Cumberland, ac-
companied by Miss Mamie Shaffer, of
Philadelphia, attended. The ladies
and gentlemen of this place also
present were Misses Fannie Taylor,
Laura and Josephine Cromwell, Mary
Porter, Mrs. Howard Hitchins, and
Messrs. F. S. Dickens, Clayton Purnell,
w. G. Devecmon, Rev. A. C.. Haver-
stick, R. G. Colborn, Frank Porter and
Howard Hitchins.
Look Out for March g The Ger
man Detectiveo Company, which is to
appear at Ravenscraft's Opera House
next Thursday evening, is headed by
that excellent artist and vocalist,
Frank S. Davidson, who made such a
favorable impression with Kitty
Rhoades' company upon her visit to
Frostburg last year. He is ably sup
ported by a first class company, which
have succeeded in crowding the
houses wherever they have visited.
The play abounds in wit and funny
situations, and keeps the audience
convulsed with laughter throughout
the entire performance.
A Pleasant AIair.-A correspond
ent writes
The friends of Cleat Mckenzie, who was
married in Frostburg Tuesday Feb. s, ten
dered him and his winning BRIDE a grand
serenade on the evening of Feb. 9 at his
fathers elegant new residence near the Bark
Extract factory. The bride and groom were
tastefuliy dressed. About 40 persons were
present and paid their respects to the happy
pair who were assisted by Miss Sarah Nc
kenze, sister of the groom, in the pleasurable
duty of receiving the ''serenadcrS.' a few
hours were spent in delightful conversation,
when the groom in q few Well-choson words
invited the party to paTtake of refreshments.
During the service Of this plentiful repast the
string band from the Extract factory dis
cOursed strains OF enhancing music, accom-
panied by various other instruments The
occasion was anmOuSiy decided to be one
OF the most pleasing and elaborate events of
the season. The floral decorations Of the house
could hardly be surpassed. In the parlor an
immense mirror reflected its own adornment
of curtaincd smilaX and rosrS. 4 rustic
basket, suspended by an invisible WirG from
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who do not run law and politics at
the same business stand, or at least
men whose discretion and conduct
are not swayed by the prospective
fortunes of Allegany county politics.
An immovable stand now, and an
aggressive resistance then, will COM
pei some christian people to regret
devoutly that Bill Williams star had
not set in the penitentiary.
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q. Ferguson, presiding elder, vii!
preach morning and evening at the
usual hours.